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Newspaper
Monroe Evening Times
Location
Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1961
Page
8
December 12 1961 Wisconsin reports a cold wave with east to south zones under warning. Snow flurries produce strong NW winds and drifting snow creating hazardous travel. Temperatures fall from zero to 10 below by morning. highs near zero to 10 above midweek with partly cloudy skies.
Real Estate transfers show suwara Grossen Ww punuels Land Co organized in Minnesota and authorized in Wisconsin transferring land in Monroe including parcels within Grossen Subdivision and Burr L Bagley Trust Estate to Kenneth Klossner with references to Mt Pleasant Township and multiple lots and blocks.
L A Koenig and Leo P Larbacker of Monroe face theft and illegal entry charges with preliminary hearing waived and bound over to County Court. Ray Shurr of Brodhead charged with improper use of plates operating an unregistered vehicle and no valid license, with traffic school for three sessions. Thomas J Rigney of Waterloo speeding with a $20 bond forfeiture. Donald R Gibson of Brodhead failure to yield to a minor and license suspension for 30 days, costs due. Donald H Broten of Albany inattentive driving with penalties and duty after striking property, and Donald H Broten ordered to attend.
Deaths include Mrs Minick Engebretson 84 of Wiota John William Zimmerman 75 of Madison Frederick T Fluegel 91 of Freeport Jack Mason 71 of San Marcos California Hersil G Kingdon 54 of Rock Island Illinois Births to Mr and Mrs Wayne Jensen at 1119 24th street a daughter born in December and to Mr and Mrs Gaylord Voege ls of Monticello a daughter born in December
A list from St. Clare Hospital includes patients for tonsillectomy such as Laurie Studer Laurie Studer 1822 8th Street Hope Engle Janesville and Una Miller 2439 5th Street plus Mrs Robert Spoerry Monticello Tom Riese Dakota Donald Boley Mr Horeb John Fosheim Janesville Alfred Wiesinger 1506 11th Street and surgical entries for John Wyssman Orangeville George Austin Janesville Ann Gruenenfelder Blanchardville Bobbie Schuler 1922 17th Street Howard Parkinson Stockton and Harlie Sweet Monroe. Dismissals include James Domagalski Clyde Davis Ralph Stack Jacob Hefty Steven Pinnow Harvey White Mrs Donald Mussehl and son Mrs Bruce Penniston and son Mrs Thomas Ames Sally Kubly Mrs Robert Moss Eda Salzwedel Allen Butterfield and Mrs Ivan Peterson.
Hersil Kingdon, 54, brother of Grace Keegan and Robert Kingdon Sr., Monroe residents, died today from a heart attack linked to an auto accident. Born in Monroe, he lived in Rock Island where he worked as a machinist and belonged to the Masons. Surviving: wife, son, daughter, father, four sisters, two brothers, and 11 grandchildren. Arrangements pending in Rock Island.
Fort Worth reports Secretary John B. Connally plans to resign December 20 to return to Texas and run for governor. President Kennedy named Fred Korth to succeed him as civilian head of the Navy, with Korth previously serving as liaison to Army policy and missions.
The Armed Forces Service committee announces The Home Front serviceman paper may resume circulation early in 1962. It serves Green County servicemen and women and was discontinued in 1900 after editor Mrs. Alice Howe resigned. Updates to mailing addresses will be sent. send changes to P O Box 137 or call 1077. A questionnaire will be mailed to relatives. Roger W. Norgaard, fire control technician second class USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. do O. Norgaard, is aboard USS Topeka, part of the First Fleet, which participated in Exercise Black Bear off southern California from Nov 24 to Dec 1.
Dist Atty and Mrs Joseph D Viney were in Milwaukee for My Fair Lady. Lambert Buechter and Janis of St Louis visited Mr and Mrs John L Nemitz in Milwaukee. Miss Mary Virginia Higgins of Brunswick Ga visits Mr and Mrs Jerome H Schwaiger, parents of fiance Robert J Schwaiger stationed at the Naval air base near Jacksonville Fla. Mr and Mrs Robert Ableman Ann Lynn and Beth moved from Neinah to 720 14th Ave. Ableman is the son of Mrs Ted Ableman of Monroe and now works for Meythaler and Caton.
Journal and Milwaukee Sentinel mail room employees along with 240 printers and compositors of the International Typographical Union returned to work after approving a 28 month contract. The strike, begun November 15, centered on a status quo clause amid a $12 million expansion program.
Mrs Minick Engebretson 84 of Wiota died this morning at her son Willis Engebretson s home in Wiota Arrangements are pending at Hanson funeral home South Wayne Burial will be in West Wiota cemetery Also note Bow Bells of St Mary le Bow London and Cockneys born within their sound
Robert Anderegg former pro basketball player told Monroe Lions Club members at the Swiss Wheel he plans to quit professional basketball and return to the sales field in January. He cited being too short for center and too large for guard, and noted the heavy training required. He said the NBL will lead the sport for now and the ABL might grow if it survives. He does not plan to quit all cage action, scheduling a benefit game with the Monroe faculty Al Stars against the Canadian Diplomats this Saturday.
New York stocks advanced as blue chip motors oils and utilities led the rally. American Telephone General Motors and Standard Oil New Jersey set fresh highs while Jersey Standard rose and Ford Woolworth also advanced. Volume reached about 45 million shares, down from Monday’s 4.36 million.
Theresa Barrasso a 29 year old Hillside loan company cashier confessed to embezzling about 185000 over five years. She said she spent the funds foolishly on gifts for herself and friends while paying less on records. Her boyfriend Henry Majewski knew nothing of the theft. Barrasso told her employer I am an embezzler.
Monroe Key Club members volunteer as Santa's Helpers for Christmas parties in kindergarten, first and second grades. They assist during celebrations, bringing festive spirit and support to young students.
Orangeville high school hosts a Christmas Candlelight service tonight at 8 o clock in the high school gym. The event is presented by the school community with students and clergy participating in the program.
John Zimmerman a former New Glarus resident died yesterday at 2 p.m. in St. Marys hospital Madison after a long illness. Born March 12 1886 in Washington Township he was married Sept 16 1909 to Alma Becker in New Glarus. Survivors include two daughters in Madison a granddaughter and a sister in New Glarus. Services set for 1 30 p.m. Thursday at Zenimer funeral home New Glarus with burial in Swiss Evangelical and Reformed cemetery New Glarus.
Cedar Rapids Iowa Bourke B Hickenlooper announces candidacy for a fourth term to succeed in continuing his service as United States senator He is finishing his third term and aims to secure reelection for another full term in the Senate
Leo Sarbacker waived preliminary hearing in Justice Court and was bound over to County Court on theft and illegal entry charges. He and a 17 year old admitted stealing a radio from Boob and Kessler Radio Service at 1209 17th Avenue and entering Turner Hall through a window attempting to break into the bar last week. The second youth was turned over to juvenile authorities.
Rep Vernon Thomson says Wisconsin 32nd Infantry Division members are indignant over fuss about changes to conditions at Fort Lewis. He was at Fort Lewis last week with other congressmen to review the situation and found the troops upset.
A congressman defended Wisconsin's 32nd Division amid criticism, noting soldiers volunteered under short notice, left families and jobs, moved 2000 miles, and met deadlines for processing and training despite uproar over their performance.
Christmas cards available in boxes of 25 with prices as low as two dollars per box. Custom printing offered on request. Monroe Evening Times office advertisement.
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